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Are you stuck inside wondering what you can possibly do when it is raining outside and you can’t go anywhere?
In this post you will find 100 things to do on a rainy day for adults. These are just ideas, you can explore depending on what you like and how you would like to spend your time.
I hope you enjoy and find some ideas for your rainy day activity.
100 Things To Do On A Rainy Day For Adults
Self-Care & Relaxation
Have a Spa Day at Home: treat yourself with a DIY spa day with your favorite products.
Do Yoga: Stretch and relax with a yoga session.
Take a Nap: Rest and recharge with a nap. (my personal favorite).
Have some Mindfulness time: When you are at home, its a perfect time for mindful breathing or meditation.
Nail Art: If you want to get nails done by yourself.
Create a DIY Face Mask: Mix ingredients you already have at home for a face mask. Here are 25 homemade self care products to make at home.
Listen to Music and dance or relax.
Sit with yourself and observe your thoughts.
Unplug with electronics.
Hang out with your pet.
Food & Cooking
Bake Cookies: Try a new cookie recipe and enjoy the treats.
Try a New Cozy Fall Recipe.
Make Homemade Ice Cream: Experiment with making ice creams.
Make Homemade Jam: Try making your own fruit jam.
Bake Bread: Bake a fresh loaf of bread if you prefer homemade.
Make Homemade Pizza: Customize and bake your own pizza.
Make Homemade Pasta: Try making pasta from scratch.
Make Homemade Soup: Warm up with a delicious homemade soup. Here are 40 cozy fall soup ideas.
Organize an indoor potluck with friends.
Host a Tea Party: Enjoy an indoor tea party with snacks.
Make Homemade Granola: Whip up a batch of healthy granola.
Bake treats and sell them for a good cause.
Make Homemade Butter: Learn to churn and flavor your own butter.
Crafts & DIY Projects
Get creative with some painting or sketching and you dont have to be an expert in it.
Create a Scrapbook.
Create Handmade Cards: Design and craft greeting cards. (its a great time to do so as the holiday season is almost upon us).
Make Homemade Candles: Try your hand at making scented candles. (they can be great gift ideas too).
Start a Bullet Journal: Organize your life with a bullet journal. If you need some inspiration, start here.
Learn Origami.
Try out new makeup looks.
Try out new hairstyle looks. (I wouldn’t recommend cutting your hair though unless you really want to).
Create a Time Capsule for the future.
Make Homemade Soap: Create personalized soap bars.
Try Pottery: Become your kind of creative with clay and make pottery.
Create Handmade Jewelry: Design and craft your own accessories.
Make a Scrap Fabric Quilt: Use old fabric to sew a quilt.
Learn to stitch intricate designs on fabric.
Create a DIY Wall Art: Make art to decorate your walls or buy some readymade from Etsy.
Use wood scraps to create a home for birds. This one is on my own list.
Create a DIY Face Scrub: Mix natural ingredients for a skin scrub. (I know some people who cant find the one for their skin type prefer to make their own).
Create a DIY Spa Kit: Put together a kit for future spa days.
Make a Memory Jar: Write down memories and place them in a jar.
Do Some Scrap Wood work.
Build or craft something for your pet.
Create a cozy fort with blankets and pillows.
Write a Love Letter: Pen a romantic letter to your partner or to yourself.
Write a Letter to a Friend.
Write a Letter to Your Future Self.
Begin collecting items like stamps, coins, or books.
Make a Vision Board: Visualize your goals by creating a vision board for next year.
Arrange photos and keepsakes on a wall.
Reflect and write about your experiences.
Home Decor & Organization
Organize Photos: Sort through and organize your printed photos.
Organize Your Closet: Clean out and organize your wardrobe and get rid of things you dont need/want anymore so you can make space for something new.
Rearrange or add decor to your living space.
Start a Garden Indoors: Plant some indoor herbs or flowers.
Plant some herbs in pots for fresh seasoning.
Arrange your books.
Make these 15 lists for the next month to stay organized.
Write something in your empty notebook.
Games & Play
Do a Puzzle: Challenge yourself with a jigsaw puzzle.
Play Board Games: If you are with family or friends, this could be a good idea.
Play Card Games: Enjoy classic card games like solitaire or poker.
Play a Role-Playing Game.
Compete in a board game challenge.
Play Trivia Games.
Puzzle Party: Work on a large puzzle with friends or family.
Play a New Card Game: Master a card game you’ve never played before.
Writing & Journaling
Write in a Journal: Reflect and write your thoughts in a journal.
Write Poetry: Express your thoughts through poetry.
Write a Novel. (Just start it).
Write a Short Story.
Start a Gratitude Journal: Write down things youre thankful for daily.
Write a Bucket List: List out things you want to do in life. Start with what you want to do this winter season.
Social & Entertaining
Share personal stories or read aloud to each other.
Read aloud from a favorite book.
Organize a themed indoor gathering with friends.
Organize a Dance Party: Play music on a stereo and dance around your home.
Host a Costume Party: Dress up and have fun with a themed costume party. (perfect for upcoming halloween).
Share original poems or favorite pieces.
Bake treats and sell them for a good cause.
Share a meal with friends at home.
Host a Board Game Night.
Learning & Skill-Building
Learn to Sew: Start with a simple sewing.
Learn a New Hobby: Pick up a hobby youve always wanted to try.
Learn Origami: Fold paper into fun shapes and designs.
Learn and practice beautiful handwriting.
Practice Photography Indoors.
Take one of these challenges.
Write a Song: Compose lyrics and create music if thats your thing.
Physical & Outdoor Activities (Indoors/Minimal Electronics)
Do a Home Workout. (like stretching for 15 minutes).
Do Some Indoor Gardening: Take care of your indoor plants if you already have them.
Go for a walk in a nearby park with an umbrella.
Practice or learn to play an instrument.
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